Scientific Director - Precision Medicine & Biomarkers

Would you like to play a key role in pioneering the implementation of precision medicine and biomarkers within drug development  at Novo Nordisk? Do you thrive in an innovative, diverse and ambitious environment?

Read further and join us as Precision Medicine and Biomarker Scientific Director. Together we can create life-changing innovation for patients with the greatest unmet needs.

The position

We are expanding our Precision Medicine & Biomarkers department with an experienced scientist and/or physician scientist to drive the implementation of precision medicine and biomarker strategies across our late stage clinical development programmes, spanning phases 2-4.

You will work closely with key stakeholders in global project teams and in the Diabetes and Obesity therapeutic areas (TA) to develop plans and tactics aligned to the strategic project and TA area needs. Providing scientific expertise and leadership, influencing decision-making and building productive relationships across functions will be an important part of your work.

You will critically evaluate relevant scientific and medical advancements and integrate these into strategic project and therapeutic area recommendations. You will further oversee implementation and execution of precision medicine and biomarker plans through internal or external collaborators.

Qualifications

You hold a PhD and/or MD and have at least 10 years experience working with biomarkers in a biotech or a pharma setting. In addition, we expect you to:

• Have expert understanding of implementing precision medicine, biomarker and/or diagnostic strategies in clinical studies.
• Have an ability to anticipate and deliver to strategic biomarker business needs.
• Be proactive, scientifically strong, solution oriented and enjoy the challenges of driving delivery through cross-functional teamwork.
• Have a pioneering, collaborative and curious attitude where learning is enriching and fun.
• Have a scientific or medical background in the area of metabolic disease and an expert understanding how biomarkers can add value to project-, portfolio- and external stakeholder decisions.

About the department

You will join the Precision Medicine & Biomarkers (PMB) team with a growing team of colleagues.

We are part of the Precision Medicine, Biomarkers, Omics & Diagnostic Centre of Expertise (BioPOD) within Medical Science Innovation, consisting of experienced colleagues working with biomarkers across the Novo Nordisk drug development portfolio.

As part of the corporate global R&D strategy and 5D (Drug, Device, Diagnostic, Digital, Data) product solution, BioPOD is a growing area that will drive the increased mechanistic understanding of both treatment and disease supporting a precision medicine approach and potential diagnostic development.

Our commitment is to build a differentiated clinical pipeline with increased probability of success by matching medicines with those patients who will benefit most.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information please contact Lone Veng, Sr. Director, Precision Medicine & Biomarkers,  at +45 3448 3810

Deadline

12th January 2025

Applications will be assessed on a going basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the advert may close before indicated deadline.

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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.